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Advertisements can be a pain. With the numerous timeouts in basketball, viewers need to get used to watching 48 minutes of basketball and another 48 minutes of advertisements. While they are essential for generating revenue, they can get redundant and dull, to say the least.
Organizations like Nike and Gatorade pushed the envelope on creating advertisements that are enjoyable and inspiring for the viewer. It all comes down to, trying to sell the story and not the product.
Check out these 10 awesome basketball advertisements that are bound to bring a smile on your face.
#1 Nike: Want it all
Nike never disappoints with its advertisements and this is no different. Watching a kid dream about playing alongside LeBron James is beautiful to watch.
The music too complements the story. If this advert does not get you motivated to go out and play basketball, nothing will.
#2 Gatorade: Wade and Durant
Wade is arguably the third greatest shooting guard to ever play the game. When Kevin Durant retires he will be in contention to be one of the greatest scorers to ever play this game.
Watch this Gatorade advert where they go against each other. What makes this advert awesome is the fact that in 2013 Wade and Durant actually had some beef when Durant removed Wade from his Top 10 list and inserted James Harden.
#3 Turkish Airlines: Kobe and Messi
If it has the "black mamba" in it, it has to be good. This advert by Turkish Airlines is hilarious, to say the least. It is also incredible that they were able to get Kobe Bryant and Messi compete against each other. A joy for sports fans to see the "GOATS" exhibit their competitive edge.
#4 Maybe it's my fault: Michael Jordan
I can promise you that you will get goosebumps while watching this advert. Listening to the greatest basketballer to ever live talk about now making excuses is motivating to say the least.
#5 Gatorade: Good or Bad
This has to be one of the funniest commercials on this list. Watch Dwyane Wade contemplate between going for a jump shot or dunking it. I don't want to spoil the commercial for you, but we both know how this ends. It is one of the best Dwyane Wade adverts you will come across. If you love Dwyane Wade then you are bound to love this advert.
#6 Nike Basketball: Bring your game
If a single advert has Kobe Bryant, Kyrie Irving, Ellena Delle Donne Paul George Lebron James and Kevin Durant in it, then you know it has to be good.
This advertisement, which is more like a short movie will not disappoint you. Watch these players compete against each other to be the favorite player for a bunch of children. It also has a small cameo from Serena Williams.
#7 Age of Beard: Shaq
Shaq is known to be one of the most dominating players in the NBA. He is also one of the funniest players to ever play the game.
Watch this hilarious advertisement by Age of Beard and Wix.com that talks about how Shaq was a different person before he got his beard. The moment that stood out to me is when two children pick other children in a pickup game before Shaq.
#8 Look me in the eyes: Michael Jordan looking
Looking for inspiration? Look no further than this advertisement by Air Jordan. The advert is full of wisdom and it is impactful for the similar reason that it is voiced by Michael Jordan. To quote Michael Jordan " We scared for different reasons. I'm scared of what I won't become and your scared of what I could become.
#9 This is Sportscenter: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Sportscenter has had some hilarious advertisements over the year. This one is no different. Stan Verrett, Neil Everett, and Stephen A. Smith tried to make “the Greek Freak” feel welcome by breaking a plate which is the tradition of his homeland.
#10 Burger King: Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry may arguably be the best three-point shooter to ever play the game. Being so great means that you are going to do tons of ads. Having said that, watching Steph as a baby in this Burger King commercial is bound to bring a smile on your face. What is even cooler is the fact that you also see Dell Curry in this commercial.
